Energy Sec. Says We Can Electrify Military By 2030

By William Teach April 27, 2023 – 6:45 am

Sadly, all the GOP Senators questioning Granholm failed to ask if she’s driving around in an EV. And the other Biden appointees. And Biden and Harris. And, if not, then why are they trying to force everyone else, including the people tasked with defending the U.S., into them

Biden energy secretary doubles down on electrifying US military’s vehicle fleet by 2030: ‘We can get there’

Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Wednesday that she supports efforts from the Biden administration to require the U.S. military to implement an all-electric vehicle fleet by 2030, telling lawmakers that she believes “we can get there.”

Granholm’s remarks came during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing following questions from Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who asked the Biden administration official whether she supports the military’s adoption of an “EV fleet by 2030.”

“I do, and I think we can get there, as well,” Granholm said. “I do think that reducing our reliance on the volatility of globally traded fossil fuels where we know that global events like the war in Ukraine can jack up prices for people back home… does not contribute to energy security.”

“I think energy security is achieved when we have homegrown, clean energy that is abundant like you see in Iowa,” Granholm added. “We think we can be a leader globally in how we have become energy independent.”

Question I didn’t hear asked: when our military is deployed, how do get it to our troops fighting overseas? Unless there is some monumental breakthrough, all those vehicles can’t just pull up, recharged quickly, then get back to fighting. Oh, and those battery-laden vehicles will make nice toasty fires for the troops in the winter when struck by enemy bombs.

A tank already weighs quite a bit: battery packs increase the weight, and take up a lot of space. A Honda CRV weights 3,525 lbs. A hybrid version weighs around 300 pounds more, and that’s with doing away with a spare tire. Most hybrids and EVs do away with those, due to the added weight and to free up space for the batteries.

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North Carolinians Have Mixed Views On Climate Doom

By William Teach April 26, 2023 – 3:00 pm

Thirty plus years of spreading awareness and this is the best they can get

NC has mixed views on climate change, study finds

Less than half of North Carolinians consider climate change an issue deserving urgent action while six out of 10 believe human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels is at least partially to blame for global warming, according to a newly released poll.

About 47% of more than 1,000 state residents surveyed by High Point University in March said they considered climate change an emergency and 39% believed it was not. The remaining 14% did not offer an opinion.

As for why the planet is warming, 35% agreed that actions such as the burning of fossil fuels are mostly to blame and 26% suggested it is a mix of human and natural factors. Another 20% said rising temperatures are caused primarily by “natural patterns in the earth’s environment” while 10% said global warming doesn’t exist.

Climate scientists have identified emissions of heat-trapping pollution — primarily carbon dioxide — as the leading contributor to climbing temperatures in North Carolina, the U.S. and globally. Experts also believe that a warming atmosphere is contributing to the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather.

Experts: “why won’t you people listen to us? We’re Experts!!!!!!”

In the new poll, which the university said has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.2%, a majority (55%) of North Carolinians said they think that extreme weather events in the U.S. over the past few years are related to climate change. Less than one-third (29%) responded that there is no correlation and 16% didn’t offer an opinion.

But just 37% said they worry that they or a family member would be impacted by severe weather compared to 47% who weren’t concerned.

But, it just says “climate change’, making no distinction on causation. Do I think that weather patterns have changed because we are in a typical Holocene warm period? Yes. Do I think this is mostly Your Fault? No. Do I think it is doom? No. But, seriously, after all this time and Doomsaying, the best they could get was 35% saying it is mostly caused by humans, and in a state which is about 50-50 Democrat/Republicans.

Link to the poll here, and, it is interesting that it was taken in March, and just released April 21st. Perhaps a bit of massaging?

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If All You See…

By William Teach April 26, 2023 – 1:00 pm

…is an evil gas stove, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is The Daley Gator, with a post wondering if you speak Bidenese.

I do have to laugh. She actually has a mirror in the kitchen?

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Washington Gun Grabber Laws See First Lawsuit

By William Teach April 26, 2023 – 10:30 am

None of the laws passed by the Washington general assembly and singed into law by the governor would really stop any of the shootings. They simply interfere with the 2nd Amendment Rights of law abiding citizens. Criminals do not follow the law

New Washington gun law already faces federal court challenge

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a trio of bills meant to address gun violence Tuesday, one banning the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles, one imposing a 10-day waiting period on firearms purchases and one clearing the way for lawsuits against gun makers or sellers in certain cases.

A crowd of gun-control activists and Democratic lawmakers broke into cheers as Inslee signed the measures, which he said would not solve all gun violence but would save lives.

“Just because they don’t solve all the problems does not mean the state of Washington does not take action,” Inslee said. “Inaction against gun violence is unacceptable.”

So, why not enforce all the existing laws? Why not use stop and frisk and other measures which get the illegal guns off the streets?

The sales ban, which took effect immediately, drew a quick legal challenge from the Second Amendment Foundation, based in Bellevue, Washington; and the Firearms Policy Coalition, based in Sacramento, California. The groups sued in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Tuesday, saying the law violates the constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

“The State of Washington has criminalized one of the most common and important means by which its citizens can exercise their fundamental right to self-defense,” the plaintiffs said.

In all honesty, I’m not against the 10 day waiting period. It could give people time to cool off, and allow law enforcement to do the proper background checks, because if they checked on some of the recent mass killing wackos they might have found information that caused them to deny the permit. The question is, will they do a deep dive? Probably not. That might well stand, as it doesn’t stop law abiding from getting a gun, they just have to wait. I’m also not against requiring safety training, however, there is no Constitutional requirement.

Suing gun makers will get shot down, as that interferes with federal law and is a backdoor method to put them out of business, so there are no guns to purchase.

The bill concerning lawsuits against gun manufacturers and sellers requires them to exercise reasonable controls in making, selling and marketing weapons, including steps to keep guns from being sold to people known to be dangerous or to straw buyers who might buy weapons on someone else’s behalf. It allows the attorney general or private parties, such as the family members of victims, to sue over violations or damages.

Makers make, they aren’t part of the sales process. Sellers already take precautions. This just makes it easy to sue and put them out of business.

Washington’s new law prohibits the future sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of more than 50 types of guns, including AR- and AK-style rifles. The measure does not bar the possession of the weapons by people who already have them.

That might well stand, as 10 other states have a ban. Unless the lawyers have some really, really good arguments. Regardless, California has all these, and they have not stopped crazy people from going on rampages using guns.

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Your Fault: People Are Getting Allergies Because Of Climate Doom

By William Teach April 26, 2023 – 7:15 am

There are many reasons why adults suddenly develop allergies to the various things that are considered allergens. It could be simply because. I never used to be allergic to dust mites, oak, and cut grass. That came on quick. They can go away quick, too. And many things that people say they are allergic to are simply irritants, such as smoke and perfumes. I was probably allergic to some shellfish, but, I avoided most other than scallops. Then, suddenly I was very, very allergic. Same with MSG. Doctors have some ideas, but, aren’t entirely sure. Fortunately, the Cult of Climastrology is her to set the record straight

Adults are getting allergies for the first time. Thanks, climate change.

For several years now, we are living in a world where every sneeze, each hint of a scratchy throat or stuffy nose, gives a person pause. Is it Covid? Just a cold?

For a growing number of adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s, those symptoms are turning out to be hallmarks of something they’ve never had to deal with before: seasonal allergies.

“What I see is people coming in for the first time, especially over the last five, seven years or so,” said Dr. Clifford Bassett, an allergist at NYU Langone Health in New York City. “They will always say, ‘I don’t understand how this is happening to me.'” (snip)

It’s not clear how many people are feeling pollen pain for the first time, although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported recently that about a quarter of adults in the United States had a seasonal allergy in 2021, the first time the CDC tracked data on seasonal allergies for adults.

A large driver of adult-onset seasonal allergies appears to be climate change.

“The pollen season right now is about three weeks longer than it was 30 years ago, and there’s about 20% more pollen in the air,” said Dr. Neelu Tummala, an ear, nose and throat specialist and co-director of the Climate Health Institute at George Washington University. Those statistics come from research published in 2021.

Well, of course it is in Cult World. The closest explanation the Cult has is that some were mildly allergic but didn’t really notice, but, now that there’s more pollen in the air they’re suffering. And, of course they blame this on fossil fuels, because cult. Not that these same people will give up their own use of fossil fuels.

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NC General Assembly Looks To Ban Foreign Hostile Countries From Buying Property

By William Teach April 26, 2023 – 7:00 am

I can’t wait to see if NC Democrats, including the governor, oppose this idea simply because Republicans are pushing it

NC lawmakers want to ban China, Russia from buying up farmland

North Carolina lawmakers plan to move swiftly this week on a bill banning hostile foreign countries from buying local farmland — or any land within 25 miles of one of the state’s many military bases.

The definition of a hostile foreign country is up to the federal government. Right now the list includes China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. None of those own very much land in the U.S., but of them, China owns the most.

Best to stop them now before they get a lot, right?

“I think it’s a pretty sensible issue that has major bipartisan support,” said Rep. John Bell, a Goldsboro Republican who’s a top-ranking leader in the state House.

North Carolina is the nation’s biggest exporter of tobacco, and one of the biggest pork exporters — China is one of the top importers of both. Bell said he’s not aware of China buying up any farmland specifically in North Carolina. He considers that good news and hopes this bill becomes law to make sure it stays that way.

“I don’t know of any of those situations happening in North Carolina so far,” he said in an interview. “But I’d rather deal with it before it happens.”

The House Rules Committee approved the bill, HB 463, on Tuesday afternoon, setting it up for a vote on the full House floor.

None of those countries own much, though private citizens own quite a bit. So, in the case of China, it’s really the government who backstops it. It’s time to get ahead of this before those nations buy up lots of land, like China has in Africa and Asia. Do not let them buy stakes in airports and ports. Heck, America really shouldn’t be letting any foreign nations buy property, other than for embassies and consulates. Canada and the Netherlands own lots of US farmland. Heck, it’s bad enough that the U.S. government owns huge amounts of what shoudl be state land.

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Hotcoldwetdry Today: Goodbye Bolts, Cultists Messing With Tires, Eco-Nuts, Dragged Off

By William Teach April 25, 2023 – 3:12 pm

Chevy realized that most people do not want tiny EVs, so they’re going to focus on bigger, more expensive vehicles, leaving the lower middle class and working class out

Production of Chevrolet Bolt EVs to stop by end of 2023 as GM focuses on electric pickups

climate cowGeneral Motors will end production of its popular Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV electric vehicles at the end of the year.

CEO Mary Barra told Wall Street analysts Tuesday that the automaker will stop production of the vehicles at Orion Assembly plant in Michigan and starting next year will dedicate production there to the 2024 Silverado EV pickup.

Barra said the move will give GM the ability to build 600,000 electric trucks annually when its plants reach full capacity. The Silverado EV will also be made at Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, which also builds the GMC Hummer EV and SUV.

Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities applauded the move saying, “GM is ripping the Band-Aid off on the Bolt and betting on the future of EVs around the Lyriq, Hummer, Blazer, Silverado and other parts of its transformation. The EV baton is being handed to the future of GM. It’s a smart move.”

The focus is on people who can spend $50K and up on vehicles, not you basic peons.

Climate change activists claim responsibility for deflating the tires to ‘over 11,000 SUVs’

A group of climate change activists who deflated the tires of 43 gas guzzling SUVs in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood last Wednesday night told Yahoo News that they think their aggressive action is necessary to draw attention to carbon emissions.

“We’ve generated media coverage in the 17 countries we’ve been active in, as well as other countries we haven’t been active in yet,” a spokesperson for the Tyre Extinguishers, a grassroots organization operating in several countries, told Yahoo News in an email. “We’ve been featured in newspapers, radio, TV — we have generated quite a lot more media attention than quite a lot of formal climate groups.”

Tyre Extinguishers claimed responsibility for the vandalism in a Thursday post published on its website; it explained that the group was motivated by concern for the outsize greenhouse gas emissions of SUVs. The larger class of vehicles have been increasing in popularity and size in recent years, which, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. is blocking progress in reducing planet-warming pollution from cars and trucks.

These people committed crimes. They caused massive inconvenience for people they do not even know, and are being treated like they’re the good guys. Of course, they’ll only do this in areas like Boston, where they’re less likely to get beat up or shot than other areas. Oh, and how many of these SUV owners then had to call a tow truck or something out to deal with the tires? This will continue as fun and games, since the cops in the Democrat run cities do not seem predisposed to going and arresting them, till someone gets killed.

The steps that could help address biodiversity loss could also help fix the climate crisis

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The loss of biodiversity doesn’t always get as much attention as the climate crisis but the two challenges are linked. And both need to be solved to prevent devastating consequences for humanity, according to the panelists. In many cases, the path to solving one can help the other, they said.

I’ll note once again that this drives me nuts. The two issues are mostly not the same, and this wackadoodle focus on the climate scam takes our eyes off of dealing with real environmental issues.

Source with more video here.

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If All You See…

By William Teach April 25, 2023 – 1:00 pm

…is horrible Extreme Weather heatsnow, you might just be a Warmist

The blog of the day is The First Street Journal, with a post on Bud Light making a choice between incompetence and stupidity.

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NY Times: Chinese Censorship On COVID-19 Is Huge, But, Definitely Not About The Origins Or Something

By William Teach April 25, 2023 – 10:30 am

The NY Times seems very upset over all the censorship surrounding Wuhan Flu from the Chinese government (forgetting all the censorship from social media companies, the US government, and the NY Times)

Chinese Censorship Is Quietly Rewriting the COVID-19 Story

Early in 2020, on the same day that a frightening new illness officially got the name COVID-19, a team of scientists from the United States and China released critical data showing how quickly the virus was spreading, and who was dying.

The study was cited in health warnings around the world and appeared to be a model of international collaboration in a moment of crisis.

Within days, though, the researchers quietly withdrew the paper, which was replaced online by a message telling scientists not to cite it. A few observers took note of the peculiar move, but the whole episode quickly faded amid the frenzy of the coronavirus pandemic.

What is now clear is that the study was not removed because of faulty research. Instead, it was withdrawn at the direction of Chinese health officials amid a crackdown on science. That effort kicked up a cloud of dust around the dates of early COVID cases, like those reported in the study.

“It was so hard to get any information out of China,” said one of the authors, Ira Longini, of the University of Florida, who described the backstory of the removal publicly for the first time in a recent interview. “There was so much covered up, and so much hidden.”

The NY Times is just noticing this?

That the Chinese government muzzled scientists, hindered international investigations and censored online discussion of the pandemic is well documented. But Beijing’s stranglehold on information goes far deeper than even many pandemic researchers are aware of. Its censorship campaign has targeted international journals and scientific databases, shaking the foundations of shared scientific knowledge, a New York Times investigation found.

Well, gee wiz, Willard, y’all at the Times might have tried doing some Journalism during the pandemic years, looking for information, facts, and what was actually happening, rather than towing the “just shut up and take it, peasants” line. It might have been a lot easier to find the information early on

Under pressure from their government, Chinese scientists have withheld data, withdrawn genetic sequences from public databases and altered crucial details in journal submissions. Western journal editors enabled those efforts by agreeing to those edits or withdrawing papers for murky reasons, a review by the Times of over a dozen retracted papers found.

The NY Times follow right along.

It is impossible to ascribe a single motive to the crackdown. Beijing controls and shapes information as a matter of course, particularly in moments of crisis. But some of the censorship changed the timeline of early infections, a delicate topic as the government faced criticism over whether it responded to the outbreak quickly enough.

There is no evidence that the censorship is designed to conceal a specific scenario for the origins of the pandemic. Some scientists believe that COVID-19 spread naturally from animals to humans. Others argue that it may have spread from a Chinese laboratory. Both sides have pointed to censored data to support their theories.

Right, right, no reason for this to hide the origins. Couldn’t possibly happen. Question: why in the hell would the Chinese government hide anything if it was 100% naturally occurring? A long, long piece, more open then we saw during the pandemic, and one person in the Yahoo News reprint notes

According to this story,”The original version of the February 2020 paper, for example, can still be found online with some digging”. I just did some digging and found it. The last paragraph in the paper states: “In summary, somebody was entangled with the evolution of 2019-nCoV coronavirus. In addition to origins of natural recombination and intermediate host, the killer coronavirus probably originated from a laboratory in Wuhan. Safety level may need to be reinforced in high risk biohazardous laboratories. Regulations may be taken to relocate these laboratories far away from city center and other densely populated places“. I added the bold type. So in February of 2020 the Chinese had already concluded themselves that the covid-19 virus had most likely originated in one of two laboratories in Wuhan. Shortly after it was published the paper was quietly withdrawn, and governments around the world hammered away at the narrative that the origin for covid-19 was the wet market in Wuhan, not the laboratories in Wuhan. Liars.

Huh.

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Power Starved California Could Require Bidirectional EV Charging

By William Teach April 25, 2023 – 7:15 am

First, the People’s Republik Of California implements lots of restrictions on affordable, dependable energy. Then they require all Comrades to purchase electric vehicles, which means way more power being consumed, rather than being pumped separate from the grid. And then

Bi-Directional EV Charging May Become a Requirement in California

Electric vehicleOfficials are starting to realize the power potential that EVs have. As global warming brings more extreme weather, EVs can potentially be used to bolster the power grid in some states with blackout-prone grids. One state that has recognized the potential for this is California; KTLA reports a bill is being proposed that would require bi-directional charging capability on EVs in a few short years.

Bi-directional charging is an EV’s ability to both take power from the grid and to give power back to it. Only a handful of EVs are currently capable of bi-directional charging: the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Ford F-150 Lightning to name a few. California has already experimented with the technology. In the summer of 2022, GM partnered with Northern California energy company PG&E to deploy a fleet of EVs to bolster the power grid there.

The bill, SB 233, is being proposed by State Sen. Nancy Skinner. Under the bill, all new EVs sold in the state would have to have bi-directional charging by 2027. The bill would also establish a fund for bi-directional charging infrastructure and establish a set of goals for the charging.

In other words, the state can take the energy from your car at will, and there’s f*** all you can do about it. Plus, the requirement will increase the cost of already expensive cars.

With the California Energy Commission estimating that EVs will have 60,000 megawatts of stored energy by 2030, state officials see big possibilities for the technology. Skinner said that the energy stored in EV batteries shouldn’t be wasted.

Isn’t that rather the point? Having charge in the battery of your vehicle so you can go places? Do Democrats think of that energy like the money you have in various accounts?

“EVs are energy storage on wheels. Why waste that battery, given how few miles most people use the vehicle in any given day,” she said. But she noted that the ability to do so would need to be as easy as possible and that the potential to use an EV as a battery for one’s home may make EVs more attractive.

So, she’s kinda alleging that people will feed that power back into their home. Because the PRC power grid is a crap sandwich. But, they won’t take it from you to feed it back into the overall grid, thinking it’s community energy, right? Wink wink, nudge nudge, know what I mean, know what I mean.

If the PRC needs so much help by taking power from EVs how are they going to provide power to charge them in the first place? And, when they do take it, will residents be compensated?

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